Job Description SummaryGE Vernova is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer with at least three years of experience to join our Blade Components team and serve as a technical anchor for our next generation of wind turbine technology. In this role, you will take full ownership of the design, analysis, and evaluation of critical blade components, ensuring that every project adheres to our strict prioritization of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will act as a primary technical authority, bridging the gap between theoretical design and factory reality by developing concepts that are not only structurally robust but also inherently manufacturable. Your daily impact will span the entire product lifecycle, from resolving complex field quality issues and providing repair solutions to spearheading New Technology Introduction (NTI) initiatives.
Beyond your technical contributions, you will play a pivotal role in our cross-functional strategy, acting as a liaison between Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to build consensus on technical approaches. As a subject matter expert, you will define design rules and specifications, perform proactive risk assessments, and use data-driven insights to shape our long-term technology roadmap. We are looking for an individual who is as passionate about people as they are about engineering; you will foster a culture of psychological safety by mentoring junior engineers, sharing best practices, and facilitating professional growth across the discipline. If you are a decisive problem-solver who thrives on taking a fresh perspective on existing solutions and wants to influence the future of wind energy, we invite you to help us drive the next phase of our manufacturing transformation.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities - Champion of Engineering Excellence: You will lead by setting the gold standard for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, ensuring these priorities guide every design decision and project execution.
- Strategic Technical Authority: Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for blade components, staying at the forefront of technical innovations to shape our strategy and internal policies.
- Architect of Manufacturable Designs: Transform complex engineering challenges into reality. You will create blade component concepts that balance rigorous structural requirements with real-world manufacturing capabilities, resolving any disconnects with proactive action plans.
- End-to-End Problem Solver: Whether it's resolving critical field quality issues, optimizing production performance, or pioneering new technology (NTI/NPI), your data-driven analysis will provide the solutions that drive our business forward.
- Cross-Functional Catalyst: You will act as the technical bridge, working across departments to align stakeholders, build consensus on project scopes, and solve multifaceted engineering challenges.
- Project Leadership & Mentorship: Lead complex projects with autonomy, leveraging your expertise to guide junior engineers. You will cultivate a psychologically safe culture where coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing are at the core of our team's success.
- Risk & Quality Advocate: You will perform high-level risk assessments, developing robust mitigation strategies that protect our products and ensure our delivery remains safe, high-quality, and reliable.
- Strategic Market Insight: Develop a deep understanding of our competitive landscape, using your industry knowledge to differentiate our products and ensure our design rules remain market-leading.
- Trusted Advisor & Influencer: You will explain complex, sensitive technical information with clarity and persuasion, influencing key decisions and driving project success through expert communication.
- Continuous Innovation: You won't just execute against existing standards; you will take new perspectives on existing solutions, using your technical judgment to innovate and improve our operational and product management lifecycle..
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years working experience in metallic or composite structural design, testing, or relevant experience.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical design and testing, mechanics, failure mode analysis, and building-block approach.
- Experienced with metallic or composite prototype building.
- Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 20% of the time.
Desired Characteristics- Postgraduate degree.
- Technical expertise in composite structural components with demonstrated ability to design and own engineering outcomes regarding safety, quality, and fulfillment of customer needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work in manufacturing environment alongside operators and laboratory technicians.
- Experience in statistical analysis, holds APQP Level 2 certifications, and has familiarity with the TRL/MRL processes.
- Experience in complex issue resolution by coordinating cross-functional teams and demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills utilizing tools such as (FMEA), RCA 8D process, etc.
- Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations as it pertains to wind turbine blade structural components.
- Experience in project management by creating a clear, executable path from high level objectives, and demonstrating operational execution rigor by ensuring the objectives are realized.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 15, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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